At home self-care – how to recharge on a budget

Here are some ways that you can use this time to your advantage and tailor a self-care routine into something regenerative, uplifting and of course, affordable: The cover-up Is your hair starting to look like a before photo from a makeover show? Then thick headbands and headscarves are a fantastic accessory that will not only hide any peek-a-boo greys but also add a little extra oomph to your outfit. Another tremendous help can conveniently be found in a can – it’s root retouching spray. These sprays come in a wide range of colours and are fantastic if you are heading into a big video conference and you need a quick fix for your regrowth. Feeling good on the outside often helps with feeling good on the inside. Use your bath time for meditation Sometimes it’s hard to catch a moment to be mindful and to unwind, especially in stressful times. A bath doesn’t just have to be about personal hygiene. It can be really relaxing, both physically and mentally. Use your bath to meditate, do personal dedications, or to clear your mind and unwind. Add some bubbles, aromatherapy bath oil or some scented candles to set the scene and help you to relax. Give your scalp some attention It’s not something that we often think about, but it’s the foundation for healthy hair because it all begins at the scalp. If your scalp is itchy, dry or you are just due for a good old fashion scalp treatment, here are some things you can try:

• Coconut oil – it’s a great moisturiser.
• Tea-tree oil – helps to soothe and treat dry scalp.
• Apple cider vinegar – purifies and can help to exfoliate dead skin build-up.

Save it for later So you allocate yourself a budget to personal grooming and self-care, and you haven’t used too much of it lately? Put the saved funds towards a greater and more extravagant goal – something that you wouldn’t usually splurge on like an educational course or a  bottle of your favourite fragrance. Also, when you go shopping for your beauty basics, try to save wherever you can. For instance, take a look online to find out which retailers have discounts, free vouchers for shopping or coupons for discounted products and services. This will make reaching a savings goal easier so that you can enjoy your prize sooner.  Have a virtual get together Happiness is about more than what’s on the outside, so make sure to keep your mind and soul energised too. What could be better for boosting your spirits than a get together with your friends or family? Since it’s pretty difficult at the moment to gather everyone together, why not try a virtual version. Use WhatsApp, Skype, Houseparty or Zoom to catch up with those that you are missing. There are so many ways you can recharge your mind, body and soul while you are at home. It’s all about taking the time to pay attention to your specific needs and making it a priority. It’s tough to focus on yourself with the background noise of a challenging year, but that is when you need it more than ever.